Privacy Policy

1. Information We Do Not Collect

VisionScan is designed with privacy as a core principle. We explicitly do not collect any of the following:

• Personal Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any identifying information
• Document Content: Scanned documents, images, text, or any document data
• Usage Analytics: How you use the app, what features you access, or usage patterns
• Device Information: Device identifiers, location data, or technical specifications
• Contacts or Photos: Access to your contacts, photo library beyond saving scanned documents
• Network Data: No data is transmitted to our servers or third parties

2. How VisionScan Works

On-Device Processing

VisionScan processes all documents entirely on your device:

• Document Scanning: Camera captures and edge detection happen locally using Apple's Vision framework
• Image Processing: Perspective correction, enhancement, and filtering occur on your device
• OCR (Text Recognition): Text extraction uses Apple's on-device machine learning models
• PDF Creation: Document compilation and export happen locally
• Storage: Documents are stored only in your device's local storage or where you choose to save them

No Internet Connection Required

VisionScan works completely offline. The app does not require an internet connection for any core functionality, ensuring your documents never leave your device.

3. Permissions We Request

VisionScan only requests permissions necessary for its core functionality:

Camera Access

• Purpose: To scan and photograph documents
• Usage: Only when you actively use the scanning feature
• Data Handling: Images are processed locally and not stored unless you save them

Photo Library Access (Optional)

• Purpose: To save scanned documents to your Photos app when you choose to do so
• Usage: Only when you explicitly tap "Save to Photos"
• Data Handling: We only write to your photo library; we don't read existing photos

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

All data remains on your device:

• Scanned documents are stored in the app's local container using iOS secure storage
• App settings and preferences are stored using iOS UserDefaults
• No data is synchronized to cloud services unless you explicitly export documents
• All data is protected by iOS system-level encryption and your device passcode

Document Export

When you export documents, you control where they go:

• Files App: Documents saved to Files are handled by Apple's system
• Email: Documents attached to emails are handled by your email provider
• Cloud Services: If you save to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, etc., those services' privacy policies apply
• Other Apps: When sharing to other apps, their privacy policies apply

5. Third-Party Services

VisionScan does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

Apple Frameworks Only

VisionScan exclusively uses Apple's built-in frameworks and APIs:

• Vision Framework: For document detection and OCR (all processing on-device)
• VisionKit Framework: For the native document scanner interface
• Core Image: For image processing and enhancement
• PDFKit: For PDF creation and manipulation
• SwiftData: For local data persistence

These are all Apple-provided technologies that respect Apple's privacy standards and do not transmit data to third parties.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

VisionScan is safe for users of all ages and fully complies with COPPA:

• We do not collect any information from users of any age
• The app does not contain social features or communication capabilities
• No advertisements or in-app purchases that could target children
• No account creation or sign-up process required
• All processing happens locally on the device

7. International Privacy Compliance

VisionScan's privacy-by-design approach ensures compliance with privacy regulations worldwide:

GDPR Compliance (European Union)

• No Data Processing: Since we don't collect personal data, GDPR data processing requirements don't apply
• Data Minimization: We collect the absolute minimum (zero) data necessary
• Purpose Limitation: No data is used for purposes beyond the app's core functionality
• Right to Erasure: Not applicable as no data is collected

CCPA Compliance (California)

• No personal information is collected, sold, or shared with third parties
• No behavioral tracking or profiling occurs
• No sale of personal information (as none is collected)

8. Your Rights and Control

Complete Control

Since we don't collect any data, you maintain complete control:

• Delete Documents: Remove any scanned documents from the app at any time
• Revoke Permissions: Disable camera or photo access in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security
• Uninstall: Remove the app completely to delete all local data
• Export Control: Choose exactly where and how your documents are shared

No Account Required

VisionScan works without creating an account, signing in, or providing any personal information.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. However, our core commitment to not collecting user data will remain unchanged.

If we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
• Notify users through the app if material changes affect functionality
• Maintain our commitment to privacy-first design
• Post updates on our website at visionscan.app